Chum is a viral disease, which is very resistant to various physicochemical factors. Even the temperature minus 24 degrees is not a terrible threat to the causative agent of this disease - it can spread for 5 years in such conditions. But this disease does not withstand the heat. 60 degrees disarms the virus in half an hour, and 38 after 14 days.
Contribute to the onset of the disease and the appearance of the first signs of the plague in puppies, colds, inadequate nutrition, as well as the poor conditions in which the animal is. The lack of vitamins in dog food is also included in this list. The causative agent of this disease is the Carrillivirus Carré. The most dangerous age for a puppy is from 3 to 12 months, during this period the dog's body is weakened enough. Rarely are the babies who feed on mother's milk.
Most often there is a risk of getting airborne, but it is possible that contaminated food, feces, urine, and water will affect the health of the pet. This disease affects the brain, spinal cord, and also the lungs.
How does the plague appear in puppies?
From the moment when the pets have become infected before the first symptoms of the plague in puppies, it takes about two days to three weeks. This period can be characterized by loss of appetite, as well as lethargy. The very first sign of the disease is a fever - the puppy can be from 39.5 to 40.5 degrees. The dog begins to fever, there are discharge from the eyes and nose yellowish-greenish color. At the next stage, diarrhea and vomiting appear, the pet loses weight. The last stage of the development of the disease is a defeat of the nervous system. Then death most likely.
To cure a puppy from a chum at an early stage is probably the most effective if the specialist takes this as early as possible. If you seek help from a veterinarian, it will help your pet survive. Once you notice the first signs of a plague in a puppy, do not expect in any way.
To date, there is no drug against this disease, which would have a virucidal property. And the treatment is to maintain the general tone of the dog and to prevent the bacterial activity. If the puppy gets sick with a plague, do not assume that he does not have a chance to recover, it is necessary to do everything possible for the baby to overcome this disease.